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3D Systems introduces new consumer 3D printers, with one for the demanding hobbyist

3D Systems, one of the largest 3D printer companies in the U.S., revealed the newest in its line of personal printers today: the Cube 3. It also introduced the Cube Pro, a new option for more demanding users.

Cube 3

3D Systems has totally revamped its entry-level 3D printer line with the Cube 3, a desktop printer capable of printing in two colors or two materials at once. It features an auto-leveling print bed, which is a much-needed feature in beginner-oriented 3D printers. It will retail for less than $1,000.

The Cube 3 abandons the open design of the Cube 2 for a bigger, boxier shape that’s still easy to reach into and capable of printing objects up to six inches across. It also has a color touchscreen to begin and monitor print sessions. You can print directly to the Cube from a smartphone app.